Brother MFC 290C User Manual

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Loading documents2
You can send a fax, make copies, and scan 
from the ADF (automatic document feeder) 
and from the scanner glass.
Using the ADF2
The ADF can hold up to 15 pages and feeds 
each sheet individually. Use standard 20 lb 
(80 g/m
2) paper and always fan the pages 
before putting them in the ADF.
Recommended environment2
Document Sizes Supported2
How to load documents2
CAUTION 
DO NOT pull on the document while it is 
feeding.
  
DO NOT use paper that is...

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How to load documents2
Note
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must 
be empty.
 
aLift the document cover.
bUsing the document guidelines on the 
left and top, place the document in the 
upper left hand corner, with the 
document face down on the scanner 
glass.
 
 
cClose the document cover.
CAUTION 
If you are scanning a book or thick 
document, DO NOT slam the cover or 
press on it.
 
Scannable area2
The scannable area depends on the settings 
in the application you are using. The figures...

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On/Off key3
You can turn the machine on and off by 
pressing the On/Off key. 
Note
• If you press the  On/Off key while the 
machine is in use it will finish the operation 
before going into the Off mode.
• If you have connected an external  telephone or TAD, it is always available.
 
Turning the machine off3
aPress and hold down the  On/Off key. 
The LCD will show  Shutting Down. 
The LCD will stay on for a few seconds 
before going off.
Turning the machine on3
aPress the  On/Off key.
Power Off...

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Mode Timer3
The machine has four temporary mode keys 
on the control panel:  Fax, Scan , Copy  and 
Photo Capture . You can change the amount 
of time the machine takes after the last Scan, 
Copy or PhotoCapture operation before it 
returns to Fax mode. If you choose  Off, the 
machine stays in the mode you used last.
 
aPress  Menu, 1,  1.
bPress  aor b to choose  0 Sec, 
30 Secs , 1Min , 2 Mins , 5 Mins  or 
Off .
Press  OK.
cPress  Stop/Exit .
Paper settings3
Paper Type3
To get the best...

General setup21
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Volume Settings3
Ring Volume3
You can choose a range of ring volume 
levels, from High to Off .
While the machine is idle, press  d or  c  
to adjust the volume level. The LCD shows 
the current setting, and each key press will 
change the volume to the next level. The 
machine will keep the new setting until you 
change it.
You can also change the volume through the 
menu, by following the instructions below:
Setting the Ring Volume from the 
menu
3
aPress  Menu, 1, 4 , 1.
bPress  aor...

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Automatic Daylight 
Savings Time
3
You can set the machine to change 
automatically for daylight savings time. It will 
reset itself forward one hour in the Spring and 
backward one hour in the Fall. Make sure you 
have set the correct date and time in the 
Date&Time  setting.
The factory setting is  Off, so you will have to 
turn on Automatic Daylight Time as follows.
aPress  Menu, 1,  5.
bPress  aor b to choose  On or  Off .
Press  OK.
cPress  Stop/Exit .
LCD display3
LCD Contrast3
You...

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TX Lock4
TX Lock lets you prevent unauthorized 
access to the machine.
While TX Lock is On, the following operations 
are available:„ Receiving faxes
While TX Lock is On, the following operations 
are NOT available: „ Sending faxes
„ Copying
„ PC printing 
„ Scanning
„ PhotoCapture
„ Operation from Control panel
Note
If you forget the TX Lock password, 
please call Brother Customer Service.
 
Setting and changing the 
TX Lock password4
Note
If you have already set the password, you 
will not need...

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Turning TX Lock on/off4
Turning TX Lock on4
aPress  Menu, 2,  0, 1 .
bPress  aor b to choose  SetTXLock .
Press  OK.
cEnter the registered 4-digit password.
Press  OK.
The machine goes offline and the LCD 
shows  TX Lock Mode .
Turning TX Lock off4
aPress Menu.
bEnter the registered 4-digit password.
Press  OK.
TX lock is automatically turned off.
Note
If you enter the wrong password, the LCD 
shows  Wrong Password  and stays 
offline. The machine will stay in TX Lock 
mode until the...

Section II
FaxII
Sending a Fax26
Receiving a Fax33
Telephone Services and External devices39
Dialing and storing numbers50
Printing Reports53
 

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Entering Fax mode5
To enter fax mode, press  (Fax), and 
the key will glow green.
The LCD will show the new job number and 
the memory available.The number of pages 
you can scan into the memory will vary 
depending on the data that is printed on them.
Faxing from the ADF  5
aMake sure you are in Fax mode  .
bPlace the document face down in the 
ADF.
(See  Using the ADF  on page 17.)
cEnter the fax number using the dial pad, 
Speed Dial or Search.
dPress Black Start  or Color Start .
The machine...